International

The Théâtre du Rond-Point offers several shows that don't require understanding the French language. From dance to performance, including magic and acrobatics, we offer a wide range of shows. Here's a short presentation for each of them. Unfortunately our online booking software doesn't have an English version but is quite easy to understand. If necessary, don't hesitate to call us for assistance +33 1 44 95 98 21 from tuesday to saturday, from 11 a.m to 6 p.m

A fascinating and emotional dance by the famous dance company Peeping Tom.
The Belgian company Peeping Tom invents fantastical worlds at the intersection of dance and theater, reminiscent of a David Lynch's movies. In this new opus, we are propelled into the twists and turns of the characters' thoughts as they move on the deck of a boat. A setting both sublime and mysterious, opening the door to dreamlike worlds made of desires, fears, or nightmares. A breathtaking poetry that has earned this show awards and acclaim worldwide.

An Enchanted Musical Interlude. Free-spirited figures in the French musical landscape, singer Rosemary Standley (voice of Moriarty) and cellist Dom La Nena join forces to perform covers from a variety of genres, from rock to baroque music, Brazilian repertoire, nursery rhymes, and folk. In a dreamlike set design by Étienne Saglio, they bring an eclectic repertoire back to life: Tom Waits, Barbara, Bob Dylan, Jacques Brel, and The Cure. A musical journey of gentleness and grace…

Young dancers for an iconic ballet. Josette Baïz brings children and adolescents from diverse backgrounds to dance. She founded her Groupe Grenade, a cultural melting pot, in 1989 in Marseille. By recreating ballets, Josette Baïz invites us to rediscover iconic works from world known choreographers through the commitment and freshness of the performers. Here, she presents Ulysse, a fluid and energetic piece, created by Jean-Claude Gallotta in 1982, a major reference of new French dance.

The Golden Age of Flamenco by the absolute master of the genre. Israel Galván's dance is a sacred fire. Incandescently beautiful, it reveals an extraordinary modernity. The man known as "the Nijinsky of flamenco" became known in France in 2005 with La Edad de Oro, a solo in which he asserted his unique style. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Israel Galván revisits his iconic work.

An aerial show where illusion reigns supreme. After the big success of his show Le Bruit des Loups, magician, juggler, and director Étienne Saglio returns with his new creation, in which his art of metamorphosis is expressed more than ever. He continues his dialogue with our animal friends, alternately becoming a ghost tamer or a wolf enchanter. Blending dance, puppetry, and shadow theater, Étienne Saglio, a leading figure in new magic, delivers a new poetic odyssey.

When dance humorously tackles stereotypes of masculinity. In this piece with an evocative and ironic title, choreographer Olivia Grandville invites seven thirty-something dancers from diverse cultural and artistic backgrounds to question their perceptions of masculinity. At the intersection of musical and stand-up comedy, Débandade composes a jubilant choral piece.

A concert to celebrate life, a burning cry for peace! The Dakh Daughters, a collective of Ukrainian artists, have been setting the international scene ablaze since 2013. Central figure of Kyiv's Terabak cabaret, the group energetically indulges in everything: a tribute to Slavic harmonics, theatrical rock compositions, minimalist or explosive. Break the Rock sounds like a bomb thrown at the wall of resignation, a great musical poem as an act of resistance.

A celebration of plural identities. With Graces, Italian choreographer and dancer Silvia Gribaudi offers us moments of pure comedy. Inspired by the Three Graces, a famous sculpture by Canova, she challenges conventional standards of beauty and dance alongside three partner dancers, inviting us to reflect on the perception of grace. In a succession of virtuoso dances, the quartet indulges in a playful choreography, joyfully shattering the canons of beauty to pave the way for freedom.

A film concert for children to enjoy with the family. This show brings Koko the Clown, one of the first heroes of animated films, created in 1918 by Max and Dave Fleischer, back to life through a series of inventive short films that combine live action and animation, accompanied by live music and sound effects. Prankster, funny, and clumsy, Koko the Clown comes to life on the big screen in seven little animated gems.

An anthem to all women through an emancipatory and exhilarating dance. Brought to light as a performer by Maguy Marin, Leïla Ka is unanimously recognized as a rising star of the contemporary choreographic scene. With this piece for five dancers, she composes a lively and striking ballet to evoke female solidarity. Sisterhood, rebellion, euphoria, and joy flow through this hypnotic choreographic style. Leïla Ka knows, better than anyone, how to celebrate femininity to the rhythm of breath and an exhilarating soundtrack.

Alice Laloy's Dystopian Living Puppets. Alice Laloy creates shows like fascinating performing machines to bring hallucinatory worlds to life. Here humans are transformed into avatars and thrown into a ring to compete in a stunning set design, watched by the mistress of ceremonies who keeps score. Bringing together dance, music, opera, and circus on stage, Alice Laloy designs an incredible mise en abyme that, somewhere between wrestling and video games, invites us to question today's society.

An acrobatic journey suspended in the Far North. In his new creation, Immaqaa ici peut-être, Mathurin Bolze continues his quest for landscapes to create a captivating show. With dizzying acrobatics and insane leaps, echoed by magnetic sounds and images, he reinvents the boreal lands on stage. In a shifting scenography, he creates a work in constant evolution. A language and landscapes will be invented, playgrounds for a new poetic escape imagined by the creator of a highly aerial and bouncy circus.